Fairfield man arrested after allegedly causing $3,000 in damages in New Haven
40-year-old Samuel Montalvo was seen allegedly pulling plants and saplings from the ground, around 6:26 a.m.
He allegedly caused approximately $3,000 in damage.
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Police were dispatched to 900 Chapel St. which houses the Downtown Ambassador's program.
Montalvo was charged with first-degree criminal mischief, and interfering with an officer.
He was held on $10,000 bond.
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